Here are some tips to set the speaker up for success.
1.Do not use the speaker’s bio for the introduction. Ask the speaker to send their introduction.
2. Speak to the presenter in advance to get a feel for their personality and presentation.
3.Triple space the written introduction to make reading easy.
4.Write notes or create emojis to remind you to smile or pause.
5.Rehearse out loud and time yourself. It’s a performance not a reading.
6.Walk to the front of the room with energy. Center yourself and make direct eye contact with the audience and smile.
7.In the absence of a speaker introduction, use this format: TEPS:
-Topic: Present the title or topic
-Experience: Briefly cite the experience or credentials of the speaker
-Personalize: Tell the audience something to humanize the speaker
-Speaker’s Name: End with the speaker’s name. “Help me welcome Diane DiResta…”
Make sure you practice the pronunciation of the speaker’s name.
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If you've ever had someone introduce you before your talk, you know how that person can make or break your presentation. The introducer is your warm-up act and sets the tone. A dispassionate presenter can take the energy out of the room and put a damper on the event. A good introduction gets the audience ready to receive you and your message.
So how does an introduction set you up for success? Watch this video and learn a 4 step process for giving a winning speaker introduction.